Chipotle Chili

Ingredients:
- three 15oz cans of black beans (rinsed and drained)
- one 14.5oz can of diced tomatoes
- 3/4 cup tomato juice
- 1 medium chipotle pepper
- 1 lb. 85% lean ground beef
- 1 large red onion
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 2 Tbs. adobo sauce
- 1.5 Tbs. chili powder
- 2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 avocado
- salt and pepper

Directions:
1. Put one third of the beans into the bowl of s food processor, along with the can of diced tomatoes, chipotle pepper, and adobo sauce. Process until smooth.
2. Heat oil in a 6qt pot over medium high heat for about 2 minutes. Add the beef and season with 1/2 tsp of salt and cook (break the meat apart into small pieces) until browned (about 3 minutes). Then transfer beef onto a spare plate with a slotted spoon, leaving the oil and juices in pan.
3. Add half of the onion and 1/4 tsp salt. Cook and stir until onions become soft and brown (about 3 minutes). Add the chili and cumin powder and cook for an additional 20-30 seconds.
4. Add the remaining beans, the pureed bean mixture, tomato juice and then beef to the pot and simmer for 10 minutes... Stirring frequently.
5. Add half the lime juice, half of the cilantro and salt and pepper to taste.

Toppings:
- mix the remaining lime juice and onion with the avocado. Season with salt and pepper.